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In the news today: rules on MAID, aviation conference, emissions dip, Jets take Avs

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, Justice Minister Sean Fraser outlined planned legislation on medical assistance in dying at Parliament Hill, confirming Ottawa will not allow MAID access for people suffering solely from mental illness.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to partially privatize Canada's four largest airports aims to attract private investment, though National Airlines Council head Jeff Morrison seeks assurances that traveler affordability remains protected.
The Canadian Climate Institute reports national emissions hit 691 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2025, down just over 10 per cent from 2005 levels, leaving Canada behind on its 2030 climate targets.
New details from the FBI in Seattle reveal extensive online conversations between the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter and an alleged co-conspirator in Bellingham, Washington, prompting calls from British Columbia NDP leader David Eby for legal accountability.
Kyle Connor scored twice, including the game-winner with one minute left, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday; the team hosts the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.

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